Comments on: Greg Monroe preparing to play power forward, good sign for Andre Drummond and Vyacheslav Kravtsov http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/ Your Go-To Source For Pistons Coverage Mon, 20 May 2013 15:08:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Keith http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/comment-page-1/#comment-82339 Keith Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:59:12 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=10759#comment-82339 The problem I see is that he can't recover to his man (like a pick and roll) quickly and gets beaten to the rim by PFs that can handle the ball. He shows well on picks (though I disagree that big men tend to foul there - unless left alone to defend a guard), he just isn't quick enough to be a factor once the ball moves or the opponent looks to drive. The problem I see is that he can’t recover to his man (like a pick and roll) quickly and gets beaten to the rim by PFs that can handle the ball. He shows well on picks (though I disagree that big men tend to foul there – unless left alone to defend a guard), he just isn’t quick enough to be a factor once the ball moves or the opponent looks to drive.

]]> By: Max http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/comment-page-1/#comment-82307 Max Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:24:17 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=10759#comment-82307 I think Monroe is actually great at defending outside of the paint when he shows to pressure the ball handler.   Most bigs foul way too often when trying to help pressure the ball handler but Monroe has the knack of not fouling in that situation.  I think Monroe is actually great at defending outside of the paint when he shows to pressure the ball handler.   Most bigs foul way too often when trying to help pressure the ball handler but Monroe has the knack of not fouling in that situation. 

]]> By: Keith http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/comment-page-1/#comment-82246 Keith Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:19:50 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=10759#comment-82246 Drummond was surprisingly good with fouls in summer league and rarely ran into much trouble in college. Part of that is lack of positioning - he'll be away from his spot and won't be able to contest. Part of that is sound fundamentals in shotblocking - he jumps straight up to block rather than forward so as not to create contact with the shooter. Fouls are pretty low on the list of reason for Drummond to be sitting. I do agree he is probably too raw for significant minutes right away, but I think it will have everything to do with learning the system and his role, not because he's fouling out. Drummond was surprisingly good with fouls in summer league and rarely ran into much trouble in college. Part of that is lack of positioning – he’ll be away from his spot and won’t be able to contest. Part of that is sound fundamentals in shotblocking – he jumps straight up to block rather than forward so as not to create contact with the shooter. Fouls are pretty low on the list of reason for Drummond to be sitting. I do agree he is probably too raw for significant minutes right away, but I think it will have everything to do with learning the system and his role, not because he’s fouling out.

]]> By: Chris H http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/comment-page-1/#comment-82190 Chris H Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:16:31 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=10759#comment-82190 I'm not sure the defensive comparison between all of those guys, but I know Greg is not the guy to come from the weak side and block a lot of shots.  I think in that case Greg should be guarding whoever the post threat is, and the other guys come over for weakside help.  I think that would be better for the pistons defense.  I'm not saying it would be easy on Monroe. I’m not sure the defensive comparison between all of those guys, but I know Greg is not the guy to come from the weak side and block a lot of shots.  I think in that case Greg should be guarding whoever the post threat is, and the other guys come over for weakside help.  I think that would be better for the pistons defense.  I’m not saying it would be easy on Monroe.

]]> By: Keith http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/comment-page-1/#comment-82172 Keith Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:23:26 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=10759#comment-82172 Monroe is our Tim Duncan. We can throw out positional labels all we want (Timmy's played center since Robinson retired, but is always listed as a PF), but we are just going to use Monroe wherever and however we can. We should start to implement an old Spurs style offense, where the ball is dumped to Monroe at the beginning of nearly every possession, even if he just kicks back out for a different play. Everyone else will get easier shots when the defense constantly needs to account for Monroe. As for his skillset, it's a mixed bag right now. He's rather slow-footed, and doesn't defend well outside the paint. But, he is also a very strong passer and ball handler, so he can be utilized on offense farther from the basket. I think when all is said and done, it's going to be about matchups. Drummond will guard the tougher opponent at either position while Monroe will be saved for offense where he can play high or low depending on the defender and our playcalling. Monroe is our Tim Duncan. We can throw out positional labels all we want (Timmy’s played center since Robinson retired, but is always listed as a PF), but we are just going to use Monroe wherever and however we can. We should start to implement an old Spurs style offense, where the ball is dumped to Monroe at the beginning of nearly every possession, even if he just kicks back out for a different play. Everyone else will get easier shots when the defense constantly needs to account for Monroe.

As for his skillset, it’s a mixed bag right now. He’s rather slow-footed, and doesn’t defend well outside the paint. But, he is also a very strong passer and ball handler, so he can be utilized on offense farther from the basket. I think when all is said and done, it’s going to be about matchups. Drummond will guard the tougher opponent at either position while Monroe will be saved for offense where he can play high or low depending on the defender and our playcalling.

]]> By: JT's Hoops Blog http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/comment-page-1/#comment-82153 JT's Hoops Blog Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:42:22 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=10759#comment-82153 I doubt that Monroe will see much time at PF spot because both Drummond and Slava are too raw to start.  Drummond will probably foul out within the first ten minutes of the game.  I doubt that Monroe will see much time at PF spot because both Drummond and Slava are too raw to start.  Drummond will probably foul out within the first ten minutes of the game. 

]]> By: domnick http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/comment-page-1/#comment-82122 domnick Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:08:19 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=10759#comment-82122 there he goes, he is the Pistons' Tim Duncan... if Monroe improves his perimeter shooting then wow.... he will dominate at pf position! the only question is... slava and drummond ready to start? i wanna see slava play off the bench and let drummond start... there he goes, he is the Pistons’ Tim Duncan…

if Monroe improves his perimeter shooting then wow…. he will dominate at pf position!

the only question is… slava and drummond ready to start? i wanna see slava play off the bench and let drummond start…

]]> By: Geoff http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/comment-page-1/#comment-82119 Geoff Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:18:01 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=10759#comment-82119 If players were robots, you'd be exactly right Ray.  Unfortunately instincts, coordination, reaction time, IQ, toughness, discipline and aggressiveness all play a role. Doesnt mean I think Drummond is weak in any of those areas, but his current development indicates he has a ways to go.  If players were robots, you’d be exactly right Ray. 

Unfortunately instincts, coordination, reaction time, IQ, toughness, discipline and aggressiveness all play a role. Doesnt mean I think Drummond is weak in any of those areas, but his current development indicates he has a ways to go. 

]]> By: Geoff http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/comment-page-1/#comment-82118 Geoff Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:12:14 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=10759#comment-82118 The stronger guys? I'm pretty sure Monroe is still the strongest guy on the team. Strength has never been a weakness of Monroes'.  The stronger guys? I’m pretty sure Monroe is still the strongest guy on the team. Strength has never been a weakness of Monroes’. 

]]> By: tarsier http://www.pistonpowered.com/2012/08/greg-monroe-preparing-to-play-power-forward-good-sign-for-andre-drummond-and-vyacheslav-kravtsov/comment-page-1/#comment-82114 tarsier Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:04:40 +0000 http://www.pistonpowered.com/?p=10759#comment-82114 Not really. He is still most likely going to be the face of the franchise and their best PF/C for a long time. People who talked about him being their center of the future more meant that that was a perfectly viable option than that he absolutely had to play the 5, not the 4. Not really. He is still most likely going to be the face of the franchise and their best PF/C for a long time. People who talked about him being their center of the future more meant that that was a perfectly viable option than that he absolutely had to play the 5, not the 4.

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